Let me see.

It is more than a pound a day.

A sovereign ought to go a long way in a small house; and, of course, we shall begin in a very wee house, like De Quincey's cottage over there, only in London.' 'Yes, dear, there are plenty of such cottages in London.

In Mayfair, for instance, or Belgravia.' 'Now, you are laughing at my rustic ignorance.

But the five hundred pounds will be a help, won't it ?' 'Yes, dear, a great help.' 'I'm so glad.' She had chalked her cue while she was talking, but after taking her aim, she dropped her arm irresolutely.
'Do you know I'm afraid I can't play to-night,' she said.
'Helvellyn and the fog and the wind have quite spoilt my nerve.